Transcendental Teachings of Prahlada Maharaja - Chapter II

Why is it advised not to focus on increasing material sense enjoyment?

• Because material enjoyment guarantees an animal body in the next life.

• Because material sense enjoyment guarantees a human body in the next life.

• Because material enjoyment guarantees us a place in lower hellish planets.

• Because the human body is temporary but valuable for spiritual advancement.

What is the best way to achieve spiritual happiness, according to the passage?

• By doing meditating on the Lord in the heart

• By engaging in auspiscious activities (punya) that can take one to higher heavenly planets

• By engaging in the service of the Supreme Lord

• By becoming free from all desires since desire is the root cause of all suffereing

What does Prahlāda Mahārāja caution about postponing Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the next life?

• The next life is guaranteed to be better if we enjoy this life.

• Material entanglement now will determine our next body and circumstances.

• Kṛṣṇa consciousness is only effective after material enjoyment is complete.

• The current life does not affect spiritual progress in the next.

What determines the type of body one receives in the next life, according to the book?

• The level of intelligence in this life.

• The work and activities performed in this life.

• The cycle of transmigration.

What should we understand about the human body, according to the passage?

• It is meant for unlimited enjoyment.

• It guarantees a better life in the future.

• It is a unique opportunity for spiritual advancement.

• It is controlled entirely by one's destiny.

What is the consequence of sense enjoyment as dictated by the body?

• It leads to eternal happiness.

• It prepares another body according to one's desires and actions.

• It has no impact on the soul’s progression.

• It enables makes one go to the lower hellish planets.

What lesson does Mahārāja Parīkṣit’s story teach us about life and death?

• We always have ample notice before death.

• Death is unpredictable, and we should always be prepared.

• Death only comes to those who are not spiritually aware.

• Life is eternal, and death is an illusion.

Why should one immediately engage in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, according to the passage?

• Because the human body and intelligence are opportunities that should not be wasted.

• Because we can die anytime and if we are not Kṛṣṇa conscious, we will continue to suffer in different bodies life after life.

• Being Kṛṣṇa conscious guarantees at least a human life in the next birth at the very least.

• Being Kṛṣṇa conscious helps us in living a prosperous life, because Kṛṣṇa will provide us with all comforts.

What concern might people have about practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and how is it addressed?

• Concern: It is too difficult. Solution: Simplify the practices.

• Concern: It conflicts with earning a livelihood. Solution: Trust Kṛṣṇa to provide.

• Concern: It takes too much time. Solution: Do it regularly, once in a while.

What conviction did one of his student express that pleased Srila Prabhupada in the book?

• That one must work hard to provide for oneself.

• That one must not work too hard to obtain material resources to serve Kṛṣṇa.

• That Kṛṣṇa will supply all needs for those who serve Him sincerely.

• That practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness requires minimal effort.